Individual Placements
Appalachian Conservation Corps engages individuals in positions with federal, state and local land management agencies and environmentally focused non-profits working on specialized projects. Individual Placements (interns) are paired with a local supervisors and these positions offer more technical, hands-on experience in the work of these organizations or agencies and many times provide the training necessary to secure long term employment in these fields.
The type of position we offer can range from education and interpretation, digital marketing and media, historical research and preservation, to resource management and trail work.
Participants are paid a weekly stipend but are typically responsible for their own room and board. Applicants must be over 18 years of age. Start dates are varied and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
2022 Internships
This year, we will have ~50 Internships available with various National Park Service and non-profit partners.
Open Positions
| Position Title | Description | Dates | Location | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interpretation Interns • C&O Canal National Historical Park | Provide in-person interpretation and customer service efforts during the "peak season" at the park. | Flexible for a 6 month term | Williamsport, MD | Click Here |
| Werowocomoco Ancestral Lands Interns • Colonial National Historical Park | Be a part of the protection and conservation of Werowocomoco, a sacred native site. | Flexible for a 6 month term | Jamestown, VA and surrounding area | Click Here |
| Cultural Resource Information Sharing Intern • National Park Service Capital Region | Tell the many stories of the diverse communities that exist within the United States, past and present. | January 30th, 2022 for 50 weeks | Washington, D.C. or remote |
New positions are being listed frequently! If you are interested in keeping your resume on file and being contacted if a position opens up that fits your skillset and preferred timeframe, contact Maddie, the Individual Placements Program Manager at minterdonato@conservationlegacy.org.
INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS IN THE NEWS
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Meet our 2022 Environmental Science Intern – Reggie Payne
July 6th, 2022| RICHMOND, VA- Press Release: Meet Reggie Payne, a current Virginia Commonwealth University student working with the James River Association this summer to assist with the James River Watch program.
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Uncovering the Past
May 3rd, 2022 | RICHMOND, VA : Press Release: You never know what you might discover when you show up for a day of work as an Individual Placement intern. During a recent Earth Day service project, two Appalachian Conservation Corps Individual Placement interns happened to uncover a piece of Richmond history...
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Appalachian Conservation corps Intern Selected by the Corps Network as the 2022 Corpsmember of the Year
March 8th, 2022 | HARRISONBURG, VA – : Press Release: Kalen Anderson, former Appalachian Conservation Corps’ (ACC) Werowocomoco project intern, will be recognized by The Corps Network, the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps, as a 2022 Corpsmember of the Year...
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Land Steward Individual Placements Pilot Year Coming to a Close
March 11th, 2022 | WARRENTON, VA – : Press Release: Emily Stern and Rebecca Budrock, part of the pilot Individual Placements Program in partnership with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, reflect on their term as the first year comes to a close...
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Indigenous Insight Informs NPS Exploration And Development Of Sacred Site
March 5,2021 | Press Release: Werowocomoco rests atop a bluff on a peninsula in the Tidewater region of eastern Virginia, surrounded by marshlands, fields, and forests. It is a lush and verdant place, rich in plant and animal life—but most importantly, rich in Indigenous history and heritage...
WHO WE SERVE
Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) emphasizes the recruitment and engagement of diverse teams and individuals who learn from each other and their projects in a supportive environment. In selecting participants, ACC encourages all types of diversity including, but not limited to; race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social-economic, and disability.
Appalachian Conservation Corps also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve. ACC intentionally searches for funding sources and program options to support the goal of offering experiences to a wide range of participants.
